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Maids top the table
Maidenhead third XV finished the
season joint top of the Berks, Bucks and Oxon South
1 table after seeing off a determined Tadley side, 17-0,
in a scrappy and sometimes frantic game on Saturday.
Despite dominating for long periods
in the first half, Maidenhead only found themselves
7-0 up at the break after a strong run from Lester 'the
Man' Martin produced a try which was converted by Rob
Wilkins. The forwards took a while to get into
the game and all too often the ball was recycled without
any direction, thought or pattern to the play.
Maids were not helped by the fact that Tadley were doing
their best to slow the ball down at every contact, often
illegally. Maids were also unlucky to have two tries
disallowed; one after a clever kick ahead and chase
by Tim 'Van Diesel' Robinson, who fell on the ball in
goal, but was deemed to have his feet out of the back
of the in-goal area, and Lester 'the Man' Martin ran
a long way only to be deemed to have trodden in touch
just before the goal line.
After the half time break Maids
continued their dominance, but it was not until the
last twenty minutes of the game that any pattern was
introduced into their play, as the Maids forwards began
to control their tiring counterparts. Steve 'perm
a tan' Bourne was rewarded with a forwards try as the
pack rumbled over the line following a line out.
Once again Rob Wilkins converted to give Maids a 14-0
lead. Wilkins continued his good form, slotting
a penalty late in the game, to allow Maids to finish
the league at the top.
Special mention to Johnny Wanklyn
and Dan Robinson for great line out work!
The defence, which has been excellent
all season, produced another shut out and never really
looked to be threatened.
Congratulations go also to Wallingford
who have had a good season. However, the biggest
'Well done!' must go to all the Maidenhead Thirds team,
their supporters, and all who have made this a memorable
and successful season. In the words of our skipper,
"Hands up the winners!"
 Penn Motor Company Man of the Match:
Tim 'Van Diesel' Robinson
The Thirds and Fourths will be
training (playing touch and other fun activities) through
out the summer at the club, all are welcome to come
and join in!
Written by Dave 'Teach' Williams
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